Heavy Equipment Operator II

Added to system:

1/13/26 3:56 PM

Region:

Colorado

Location:

Aspen

Application: The application must be filled out completely; stating "see resume" anywhere in the application, is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application.

Job Postings Closing Dates: A job posting may close before the listed deadline if the number of applications reaches the limit for that position. If the original deadline produced fewer applications than expected, the posting may remain open longer.

Carpool: City offers carpool van for all down valley commuters, carpool travels as far as Rifle

Pay Ranges:

• Hiring Range:
  The hiring range covers the starting segment of the pay scale, from the entry point up to the first quartile (Q1). Starting pay is determined based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

• Salary Range:
  The salary range reflects the full pay range for the position, from the minimum rate to the maximum rate. This represents the earning potential employees can achieve over time while in the role.

* Up to $3,000 Sign On Bonus May Be Available*

Enjoy Industry Leading Benefits:

• Generous paid vacation and extended sick leave, holidays, and flexible work arrangements.
• Free and discounted transportation options to get around Aspen and the Valley.
• Professional development and learning opportunities, including a tuition reimbursement program.
• Health and wellbeing options that include Medical, Dental, Vision, robust and accessible employee assistance program, and nationally recognized wellbeing platform.
• Monetary bonuses for healthy lifestyle choices and to use towards other personal needs.
• Plan for your future with competitive employer contributions to a 401a retirement plans and Social Security, in addition to an individual 457b retirement plan and Roth IRA option. Have peace of mind with life and disability insurance.

The City of Aspen is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator II
Department: Streets
Classification: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $31.15/hourly - $35.05/hourly

[Salary Range: $31.15/hourly-$46.72/hourly]

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Position Summary: Work as a part of a tight knit streets team while operating all Street Department vehicles and heavy equipment for the purpose of street repair, snow removal and storm drain installation and maintenance, consistent with the organization's values and mission statement.

Supervision Exercised and Received: This position works under the direct supervision of the Streets Superintendent.

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Essential Job Functions:

Winter Work

* Plows and/or removes snow from City streets, alleys, pedestrian malls, bike paths and parking lots. Widens streets using snow blower or motor grader. Performs anti-icing and de-icing operations and sands streets as necessary. Cuts ice pack from City streets and alleys.

* Sweeps and/or flushes streets (weather permitting) in an effort to maintain an acceptable PM10 level in the City. Operates pothole patchier truck for pothole repair.

Summer Work

* Repairs streets by means of removing and replacing asphalt, crack sealing, AMZ patch machine or other practices. Sweeps and/or flushes streets daily. Assists in evaluating streets for the Pavement Management Program. Paints crosswalks. Flags traffic for normal work zone or emergencies.

Equipment Operation

* Operates and maintains all kinds of heavy equipment and vehicles in performing job duties. Performs pre-trip inspections and fills out daily inspection sheets. Fuels, lubricates and performs minor repairs as necessary. Keeps equipment clean and in good operating order.

Sign Maintenance

* Maintains inventory of necessary material for street signs. Installs and/or repairs street signs and performs other duties relative to sign maintenance as required or assigned.

* Level III operators instruct other operators in proper installation and maintenance techniques.

Level III - Crew Leader

* Serves as crew leader at the director of the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent.…